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Policy board lifts afternoon ban on alcohol sales
Read more: Policy board lifts afternoon ban on alcohol salesThe National Alcohol Policy Committee has agreed to scrap the long-standing ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the need to boost spending during festive seasons.
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Cambodia trying to ‘frame’ Thailand, says defence minister
Read more: Cambodia trying to ‘frame’ Thailand, says defence ministerCambodian soldiers fired at Thai soldiers in Sa Kaeo province on Wednesday to provoke a fight and frame Thailand for attacking it, according to Thailand’s defence minister.
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VietJet to hire at least 5,000 new Thai staff
Read more: VietJet to hire at least 5,000 new Thai staffVietJet Aviation plans to employ more than 5,000 new staff in Thailand as Vietnam’s biggest budget carrier accelerates flight and route expansion to Southeast Asia’s most popular travel destination.
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MTC sees healthy loan growth
Read more: MTC sees healthy loan growthMuangthai Capital (MTC), Thailand’s leading microfinance company, expects 10-15% loan growth in the second half of 2025 and a non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of no more than 2.70%, backed by an expansive nationwide network and a strong focus on credit quality.
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Steelmakers struggle with Chinese influx
Read more: Steelmakers struggle with Chinese influxChinese steel exports continue to increase, affecting many countries including Thailand where local steelmakers are struggling to deal with the influx, says Tata Steel (Thailand), a unit of India’s largest manufacturer.
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Opposition suspicious about sudden change on poker
Read more: Opposition suspicious about sudden change on pokerThe opposition Bhumjaithai Party has voiced suspicions about the timing of an order to revoke outdated regulations and legalise poker tournaments in Thailand.
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China denies donating drones to Cambodia
Read more: China denies donating drones to CambodiaThe Chinese Embassy in Thailand has dismissed media reports claiming that China donated drones to Cambodia to support military operations along the Thai-Cambodian border.
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Acting PM tightlipped on fighter jet, submarine decisions
Read more: Acting PM tightlipped on fighter jet, submarine decisionsActing Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Wednesday refused to elaborate on the cabinet’s reported decisions on additional Gripen fighter jet procurement and a new submarine engine, saying it was classified information.